I actually feel for this guy. Whether by order of the GOP, or voting his own conscience, he did what every single member of the Republican party (except Ron Paul) knew was necessary. He voted to take action to prevent a banking collapse that would have been devastating for the US economy. The GOP were giving subsidies, tax breaks, and deregulating these banks like crazy. There's never been a corporate subsidy they didn't like. But when it actually became necessary, they strategically maneuvered to only provide the minimal number of votes, so as to tag the Democrats with it.

Gresham Barrett voted exactly how every other member of the GOP (save two or three actual libertarians) would have voted, and how all those people at the rally would have voted had they been informed and in a position of power. Now he has to apologize for taking action to save the economy, and voting honestly. And good on him for having the balls to get in front of the hostile crowd, even if I wish he would defend himself rather than backtrack.

Keep in mind, the old "Reefer Madness" and "Red Storm Rising" movies seems funny now. But the people behind this ad saw those films, and believed them. They sincerely believe that anyone who threatens "the American way of life" (as defined by those people at that point in time) also threatens their lives and freedom.

In short, its just like the "teabag parties". No one is crueler when in power, and therefore no one is more afraid of someone else having the stick.

I will gladly cede this and all future arguments with you, and donate $1,000 to the Palin campaign fund, if you could stand one day of these "sissy interrogation techniques" without breaking down crying like a little girl.

"Tactics included using a plastic neck collar to slam detainees into walls, keeping the detainee's cell cold for long periods, and beating and kicking the detainee. Sleep-deprivation, prolonged shackling, and threats to a detainee's family were also used."

Is there no cognitive dissonance in whining about Obama's executive powers, while defending Bush administration memos that 'literally' state that the President is not bound by the Constitution or any other checks and balances whenever he so decides its in the national interest? And in saying they were "productive" can you point to even a single piece of evidence supporting that?

For eight years of deficits and constitutional abuses, they told everyone to shut up and play along. 12 weeks into an Obama Presidency, and suddenly they're so oppressed they have to secede. Its like a toddler holding his breath when its someone else's turn to hold the ball.

What are you talking about? Why is Don Bluth or dinosaurs worth one star? If you have a reason, I'd love to hear it. I know the director has made bad movies since, but a reasonable argument as to why 'Land Before Time' is bad, is worth more than an explanation for quantum gravity.